4. Bono

Bono is a pompous ass, and he’s earned every bit of that reputation. Pretty much everything the Dubliner has touched has turned platinum — deservedly or not (Pop) — while he has effortlessly steered his career in whatever direction he feels like at the time. He’s been a sincere rock hero (the ‘80s), a preening knob (the ‘90s) and a revolutionary middleman (the ‘00s), and his fans have lapped up every bit of it. His interaction with the audience is what has truly made him an icon, as he never seems to be able to get quite close enough to the crowd. He’s also been involved in iconic moments during Live Aid and the Super Bowl, two of the biggest events on Earth.